Mumbai: Low-Cost Career Indigo will launch its first long-hall route from Mumbai on July 01, which will have flights three times a week to Manchester, United Kingdom. Flight to Manchester will be operated with Boeing 787-900 Dreamliner, making IndiGo the first carrier to offer a nonstop service between these two cities. Closed on heels, is another long destination, Amsterdam, which IndiGo plans to link three times a week with nonstop flights from Mumbai starting from July 02.The expansion marks the beginning of international development of IndiGo, supported by Boeing 787–9 aircraft from Norse, with future plans from 2027, including A321xlrs and A350 aircraft. IndiGo said that this is a system to lease four Boeing 787-9 aircraft from Norce Atlantic Airways. The inaugural Norse-operated flight for IndiGo began in March 2025 on the Mumbai-Bangkok route. The aircraft has 56 Indigostache seats in the 2x3x2 configuration with a 43 -inch seat pitch and 382 economy seats in 3x3x3 layout with 31 inch seat pitch.The airline said on Wednesday that flights were open to booking in channels, including the airline website www.goindigigo.in, mobile apps and travel partners. The airline said in a press statement, “The service will include hot food and beverages for all passengers.”Currently, Air India is the only Indian carrier to connect Mumbai to Europe. A decade ago, now-Defense Indian Carriers, Jet Airways and Kingfisher Airlines also offered direct flights from Mumbai to Europe. Non-stop traffic from Mumbai to Europe is currently handled by foreign carriers including Air India and Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, KLM etc.Indigo CEO, Peter Alber, said, “There is an important moment in our global expansion journey in Indigo’s long-hall fore. We are excited to open our first long-long service sales with great pride, which is a very special route to connect Mumbai with Manchester. Indian brand, all our customers will be fixed on this route.The new route will provide a comfortable relationship for the vast majority of 90+ Indian destinations on Indigo’s domestic network, which will benefit customers from Manchester to Mumbai. This service of Indigo will increase connectivity between India and the UK in this way, promoting strong economic, educational and cultural relations. Beyond supporting the growing Indian migrants in the region, these direct flights are expected to promote two-way tourism, reduce travel to students, professionals and holiday passengers and unlock the new path for bilateral trade and cooperation between the two countries. ,Regarding the flight of Amsterdam, Albers said that the airline is “working closely with Shifol Airport to provide customers with the airline” our quintament seamless and hassle -free travel experience .. “Manchester Airport Managing Director Chris Woodroff said, “Here at Manchester Airport we are proud to connect the north with the world – that is why we are happy to announce this new direct service in Mumbai and welcome IndiGo in the UK. This route makes us the only Northern Airport with a direct connection to India and strengthens our position as one of the best-justified airports in Europe. This will connect the region to the world’s fastest growing economy, and will open even strong trade and investment opportunities.This will combine half million people with Indian heritage who live in the catchment area of Manchester Airport for family and friends, and it is to capitalize on broad cultural and economic relations. It comes at a truly exciting time for relations between India and England – A new consulate has been opened in Manchester this year and has agreed to several major cultural, sports, social and economic participation in recent months. And at the top of it we have this summer England vs India Test series to see further. It is very good to see tickets for this exciting route going on sale and I am really eager to welcome passengers first in summer. ,The Boeing 787-9 aircraft on four leases of Norse Atlantic Airways have 56 indigostrach seats in 2x3x2 configurations with 43-inch seat pitch, and 3x3x3 layouts with a 31-inch seat pitch have 282 economy seats, the airline said. “Indigostache passengers will get a loud food with premium alcohol from famous Indian brands. Service includes priority check-in, flexible boarding, advance seat selection, no facility fee, and 30 kg checking and 12 kg cabin goods goods allowance. All passengers will receive their food, in which Indigostrach customers are enjoying both alcoholic and non-adversous beverages.Economy passengers receive food and non-or-ordered beverages along with alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Default vegetarian foods are provided, non-vegetarian options are available through pre-booking, “the airline said.
